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Louis XV Commode with Pierced Apron & Marble Top, France c. 1750
Louis XV Commode with Pierced Apron & Marble Top, France c. 1750

Louis XV Commode with Pierced Apron & Marble Top, France c. 1750

Located in Atlanta, GA

A fine Walnut serpentine Commode of the Louis XV period, notable for its pierced apron and deep

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Modernist Green Belgian Chest with Three Drawers, Lacquered Wood, 1930s
Modernist Green Belgian Chest with Three Drawers, Lacquered Wood, 1930s

Modernist Green Belgian Chest with Three Drawers, Lacquered Wood, 1930s

Located in Brussels, BE

Modernist green Belgian chest with three drawers, lacquered wood, 1930s.

Category

Vintage 1930s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

French Louis XIV Lacquered Green Double Serpentine Front Brass Handles Dresser
French Louis XIV Lacquered Green Double Serpentine Front Brass Handles Dresser

French Louis XIV Lacquered Green Double Serpentine Front Brass Handles Dresser

By Maison Jansen, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Houston, TX

French Louis XIV lacquered green double serpentine front brass handles dresser. Circa 1930's, in

Category

Vintage 1930s European Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer

Green Malachite Effect Opaline Glass Chest of Drawers Brass Details, 1980s
Green Malachite Effect Opaline Glass Chest of Drawers Brass Details, 1980s

Green Malachite Effect Opaline Glass Chest of Drawers Brass Details, 1980s

Located in Florence, IT

This green opaline glass chest of drawers presents typical brass inlays from the 1980s, brass

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

1970s Italian Design Chest by Simon Fussell for Kartell Model 4602 in Green
1970s Italian Design Chest by Simon Fussell for Kartell Model 4602 in Green

1970s Italian Design Chest by Simon Fussell for Kartell Model 4602 in Green

By Simon Fussel, Kartell

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

Period: 1970s Style: Italian industrial, rationalist design Materials: ABS plastic Colour: Green with

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Plastic

Italian Aqua Green Mirrored Chest of Drawers with Brass Coral Shaped Handles
Italian Aqua Green Mirrored Chest of Drawers with Brass Coral Shaped Handles

Italian Aqua Green Mirrored Chest of Drawers with Brass Coral Shaped Handles

Located in London, GB

A beautiful Italian aqua green mirrored chest of drawers with cast brass coral shaped handles in

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Van Keppel Green Dresser
Van Keppel Green Dresser

Van Keppel Green Dresser

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Beautifully refinished chest of drawers by Van Keppel Green for Brown Saltman.

Category

20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Vintage 1970s Raymond Loewy Style Space Age Green Chapter One Highboy Dresser
Vintage 1970s Raymond Loewy Style Space Age Green Chapter One Highboy Dresser

Vintage 1970s Raymond Loewy Style Space Age Green Chapter One Highboy Dresser

By Raymond Loewy, Broyhill

Located in Chattanooga, TN

fronts—this version rendered in vibrant space-age green. The top is a high-gloss laminate that captures

Category

Vintage 1970s American Futurist Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Plastic, Hardwood

Vintage Green Chest of Drawers
Vintage Green Chest of Drawers

Vintage Green Chest of Drawers

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Vintage green chest of drawers. Restored, repolished, oriignal green paint.

Category

Vintage 1930s Slovak Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Green and Pale Green Opaline Glass Chest of Drawers with Brass Inlays, 1970s
Green and Pale Green Opaline Glass Chest of Drawers with Brass Inlays, 1970s

Green and Pale Green Opaline Glass Chest of Drawers with Brass Inlays, 1970s

Located in Florence, IT

Green and pale green opaline glass chest of drawers with brass inlays, 8 drawers. In the front of

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Green Painted Chest Of Drawers
Green Painted Chest Of Drawers

Green Painted Chest Of Drawers

Located in Nantucket, MA

Pale green painted pine chest of drawers with bracket feet and brass handles.

Category

Antique 19th Century Canadian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Green Lacquered Chests
Pair of Green Lacquered Chests

Pair of Green Lacquered Chests

Located in Kent, Dover

A pair of chests in green lacquer, each with three drawers and a deep leather brushing slide. The

Category

Vintage 1970s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Pair of Green Lacquered Chests
Pair of Green Lacquered Chests

Pair of Green Lacquered Chests

Located in Kent, Dover

A pair of chests in green lacquer, each with three drawers and a deep leather brushing slide. The

Category

Vintage 1970s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Green-painted Louis XVI Chest, Late 18th Century
Green-painted Louis XVI Chest, Late 18th Century

Green-painted Louis XVI Chest, Late 18th Century

Located in Greding, DE

green painted finish is newly applied and subsequently antiqued.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Dark Green Parchment Chest of Drawers
Dark Green Parchment Chest of Drawers

Dark Green Parchment Chest of Drawers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dark Green Dyed Parchment Chest of Four Drawers with Square Handles

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Erik Chambert green chest circa 1930
Erik Chambert green chest circa 1930

Erik Chambert green chest circa 1930

Located in PARIS, FR

Élégant 3 drawers chest in green painted by Erik Chambert Sweden circa 1930 No key

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

An Emerald Green Nine-Drawer Dresser
An Emerald Green Nine-Drawer Dresser

An Emerald Green Nine-Drawer Dresser

Located in North Miami, FL

The wood grain is enhanced by the green high lacquer finish. Nine deep drawers on this dresser

Category

Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Green Dry Scraped Bureau
Swedish Gustavian Green Dry Scraped Bureau

Swedish Gustavian Green Dry Scraped Bureau

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1800 Swedish Gustavian green dry scraped Bureau (vat qualifying) Measures: W 114 x D 57 x

Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Industrial Olive Green Metal Storage Cabinet
Industrial Olive Green Metal Storage Cabinet

Industrial Olive Green Metal Storage Cabinet

Located in Oakville, CT

Industrial Olive Green Metal Storage Cabinet Top Measures: 18 3/4" x 32 3/4" Drawer

Category

20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

Maison Jansen Green Painted Bombe Chest
Maison Jansen Green Painted Bombe Chest

Maison Jansen Green Painted Bombe Chest

By Maison Jansen

Located in Stamford, CT

An elegant green painted and gilded bombe chest with beveled white marble top; consists of three

Category

Vintage 1930s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Maison Jansen Manner Green Lacquer and Gilt Chest
Maison Jansen Manner Green Lacquer and Gilt Chest

Maison Jansen Manner Green Lacquer and Gilt Chest

By Grange

Located in Astoria, NY

Maison Jansen manner green lacquer and parcel gilded three drawer commode, the rounded rectangular

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century Green Painted Campaign Chest/Secretaire
19th Century Green Painted Campaign Chest/Secretaire

19th Century Green Painted Campaign Chest/Secretaire

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a unique 19th century green and later floral painted four-drawer campaign chest/secretaire

Category

Antique 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Danish Antique Green Chest of Drawers, 1850s.
Danish Antique Green Chest of Drawers, 1850s.

Danish Antique Green Chest of Drawers, 1850s.

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish Antique Green Chest of Drawers, 1850s. Stunning large and impressive five drawer pine

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Folk Art Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

French Rococo Style Pale Green Painted Chest
French Rococo Style Pale Green Painted Chest

French Rococo Style Pale Green Painted Chest

Located in Chireno, TX

French Rococo style pale green painted chest. Constructed in the 19th century from pine using

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

William & Mary Style Green Chest of Drawers
William & Mary Style Green Chest of Drawers

William & Mary Style Green Chest of Drawers

Located in Astoria, NY

William and Mary Style Green Lacquered Chinoiserie Decorated Chest of Three Drawers, with gilt

Category

20th Century British William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Green Painted Italian Cupboard
Early 19th Century Green Painted Italian Cupboard

Early 19th Century Green Painted Italian Cupboard

Located in Vo', Veneto

. An ancient green envelops it, like a cloak of precious moss, slightly faded by time but still full of

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Directoire Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Nutwood

Green Industrial Iron Chest of Drawers, 1950s
Green Industrial Iron Chest of Drawers, 1950s

Green Industrial Iron Chest of Drawers, 1950s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This vintage Industrial chest of drawers was made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. It features an iron construction and a wooden top and drawer. Drawer dimensions : - Width...

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Green Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, late 18th Century
Green Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, late 18th Century

Green Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, late 18th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Louis XVI commode with three drawers, featuring front panels divided into three sections

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Softwood

French Directoire Style Dark Green Chest by Jansen
French Directoire Style Dark Green Chest by Jansen

French Directoire Style Dark Green Chest by Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in Stamford, CT

French Directoire style dark green painted and parcel-gilt chest of drawers, circa 1940s, the gilt

Category

Vintage 1940s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Glass

Light Green Serpentine Shaped Swedish Rococo Chest Drawers
Light Green Serpentine Shaped Swedish Rococo Chest Drawers

Light Green Serpentine Shaped Swedish Rococo Chest Drawers

Located in Kastrup, DK

with good patina, painted in a beautiful light green color lightly distressed to fit the age and grace

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Antique Green Painted Chest of Drawers from Sweden
Antique Green Painted Chest of Drawers from Sweden

Antique Green Painted Chest of Drawers from Sweden

Located in Round Top, TX

This delightful chest of drawers has a seafoam green painted finish trimmed in soft white. The

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Green Panted Chest of Drawers
19th Century Swedish Green Panted Chest of Drawers

19th Century Swedish Green Panted Chest of Drawers

Located in Wichita, KS

green color is original and full of patina and layered depth. Each drawer has its own key for opening. A

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

20th Century Marble Top Bombe Chest, Dark Green
20th Century Marble Top Bombe Chest, Dark Green

20th Century Marble Top Bombe Chest, Dark Green

Located in Malton, GB

smoothly. The marble is a striking unusual dark green color which lifts the mahogany veneer beautifully. A

Category

20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

20th Century French Bombe Chest with Green Marble
20th Century French Bombe Chest with Green Marble

20th Century French Bombe Chest with Green Marble

Located in Malton, GB

run smoothly. The marble is a striking unusual dark green colour which lifts the mahogany veneer

Category

Vintage 1920s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Pair of Green Painted 19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers
Pair of Green Painted 19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers

Pair of Green Painted 19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Fine pair of Gustavian style commodes, circa 1870. 3 graduating drawers fitted with simple brass

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Vintage Green Industrial Iron Chest of Drawers, 1950s
Vintage Green Industrial Iron Chest of Drawers, 1950s

Vintage Green Industrial Iron Chest of Drawers, 1950s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This vintage Industrial iron chest of drawers was made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. It features an iron construction, a solid wooden top and 7 metal drawers. Additional...

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Green painted sheet metal chest of drawers, 1960s.
Green painted sheet metal chest of drawers, 1960s.

Green painted sheet metal chest of drawers, 1960s.

Located in Lisboa, PT

Chest of drawers in painted sheet metal decorated with fish, corals, and seabed, rectangular in shape opening with four drawers in front. France, 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Sheet Metal

Vintage Green Industrial Iron Chest of Drawers, 1950s
Vintage Green Industrial Iron Chest of Drawers, 1950s

Vintage Green Industrial Iron Chest of Drawers, 1950s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This vintage Industrial iron chest of drawers was made during the 1950s. It features an iron construction, old wooden top and 7 metal drawers. Additional dimensions: Drawer dimensi...

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Vintage Green Industrial Iron Chest of Drawers, 1950s
Vintage Green Industrial Iron Chest of Drawers, 1950s

Vintage Green Industrial Iron Chest of Drawers, 1950s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This vintage Industrial iron chest of drawers was made during the 1950s. It features an iron construction, old wooden top and 7 metal drawers. Additional dimensions: Drawer dimensi...

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Green Painted Demilune in Neo-Classical Style, Pair available
Green Painted Demilune in Neo-Classical Style, Pair available

Green Painted Demilune in Neo-Classical Style, Pair available

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is one of a pair of green-painted demilune chests, the top painted in a semi-circle of radii

Category

Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Guy Lefevre 70s Green Chestofdrawers, Secretaire, Lacquer Roche Bobois
Guy Lefevre 70s Green Chestofdrawers, Secretaire, Lacquer Roche Bobois

Guy Lefevre 70s Green Chestofdrawers, Secretaire, Lacquer Roche Bobois

By Guy Lefevre

Located in Valladolid, ES

of drawers or secretaire made of chartreuse or Carthusian green lacquered wood, a 1970s design by Guy

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

20th Century Green Lacquered and Painted Wood Dutch Dresser, 1920
20th Century Green Lacquered and Painted Wood Dutch Dresser, 1920

20th Century Green Lacquered and Painted Wood Dutch Dresser, 1920

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

good capacity and wooden top in character also lacquered and painted. Ideal commode to be placed in a

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Theodore Alexander 3 Drawer Chest Green Painted Venetian Style
Theodore Alexander 3 Drawer Chest Green Painted Venetian Style

Theodore Alexander 3 Drawer Chest Green Painted Venetian Style

By Theodore Alexander

Located in Atlanta, GA

Theodore Alexander 3-Drawer Chest 3 Drawer Chest is painted in a Venetian Style and is of High quality and craftsmanship.

Category

2010s American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Outstanding French Louis XIV Green Lacquered Dresser with Brass Handles
Outstanding French Louis XIV Green Lacquered Dresser with Brass Handles

Outstanding French Louis XIV Green Lacquered Dresser with Brass Handles

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Houston, TX

Stunning green lacquered French Louis XIV dresser with brass handles. This wonderful dresser has a

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer

Contemporary Modern Green Chest of Drawers, Glass and Brass, Italy
Contemporary Modern Green Chest of Drawers, Glass and Brass, Italy

Contemporary Modern Green Chest of Drawers, Glass and Brass, Italy

Located in Brussels, BE

Contemporary Modern Green Chest of Drawers, Glass and Brass, Italy

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English 19th Century Hepplewhite Mahogany Chest of Drawers Painted Green
English 19th Century Hepplewhite Mahogany Chest of Drawers Painted Green

English 19th Century Hepplewhite Mahogany Chest of Drawers Painted Green

Located in Southampton, NY

English 19th century Hepplewhite mahogany bow front chest of drawers painted green.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Green Painted Gustavian Dressers Or Chests Of Drawers
Pair of Green Painted Gustavian Dressers Or Chests Of Drawers

Pair of Green Painted Gustavian Dressers Or Chests Of Drawers

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Pair of green painted Gustavian dressers with 3 drawers. Complimentary delivery to most areas of

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

A Pair of Emerald Green High Lacquer Chest of drawers
A Pair of Emerald Green High Lacquer Chest of drawers

A Pair of Emerald Green High Lacquer Chest of drawers

Located in North Miami, FL

High lacquer finish - stained a rich emerald green,making these true beauties for any room.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Large Mist Green & Gilt Chinoiserie Chest of Drawers
Early 20th Large Mist Green & Gilt Chinoiserie Chest of Drawers

Early 20th Large Mist Green & Gilt Chinoiserie Chest of Drawers

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A very attractive chest of graduated drawers, in a wonderful mist green, with typical chinoiserie

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Pine

Scandinavian Modern Chest & Mirror in Green Stained Pinewood, Denmark, 1970s
Scandinavian Modern Chest & Mirror in Green Stained Pinewood, Denmark, 1970s

Scandinavian Modern Chest & Mirror in Green Stained Pinewood, Denmark, 1970s

By Aksel Kjersgaard

Located in Odense, DK

wall hung mirror. The was manufactured in the 1970s Denmark and is executed in solid green stained

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror, Pine

Signed Chinoiserie Green Lacquer and Gold Bombe Chest by John Widdicomb Dresser
Signed Chinoiserie Green Lacquer and Gold Bombe Chest by John Widdicomb Dresser

Signed Chinoiserie Green Lacquer and Gold Bombe Chest by John Widdicomb Dresser

By John Widdicomb

Located in West Hartford, CT

Stunning beautifully crafted chinoiserie two-drawer commode bombay chest by high-end maker John

Category

Late 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

pair of english regency green japanned and faux bamboo concave t
pair of english regency green japanned and faux bamboo concave t

pair of english regency green japanned and faux bamboo concave t

Located in San Francisco, CA

a superb pair of english regency green japanned and faux bamboo concave two-door side cabinets

Category

Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

pair of english regency green japanned and faux bamboo concave t
pair of english regency green japanned and faux bamboo concave t

pair of english regency green japanned and faux bamboo concave t

Located in San Francisco, CA

a elegant pair of english regency-style green japanned and faux bamboo concave two-door side

Category

Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Vintage Green Industrial Iron Chest of Drawers on Wheels, 1950s
Vintage Green Industrial Iron Chest of Drawers on Wheels, 1950s

Vintage Green Industrial Iron Chest of Drawers on Wheels, 1950s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This vintage Industrial iron chest of drawers was made in former Czechoslovakla during the 1950s. It features an iron construction, wooden top and 7 metal drawers. Additional dimensi...

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Vintage Green Industrial Iron Chest of Drawers on Wheels, 1950s
Vintage Green Industrial Iron Chest of Drawers on Wheels, 1950s

Vintage Green Industrial Iron Chest of Drawers on Wheels, 1950s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This vintage Industrial iron chest of drawers was made during the 1950s. It features an iron construction and 7 metal drawers. Additional dimensions: Drawer dimensions :- Width 28 ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Iron

Vintage Green Industrial Iron Chest of Drawers on Wheels, 1950s
Vintage Green Industrial Iron Chest of Drawers on Wheels, 1950s

Vintage Green Industrial Iron Chest of Drawers on Wheels, 1950s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This vintage Industrial iron chest of drawers was made in former Czechoslovakla during the 1950s. It features an iron construction, wooden top and 7 metal drawers. Additional dimensi...

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Italian Green and White Lacquered Chest of Drawers, Late 18th Century
Italian Green and White Lacquered Chest of Drawers, Late 18th Century

Italian Green and White Lacquered Chest of Drawers, Late 18th Century

Located in Prato, IT

Italy, Tuscany, late 18th century Green and white lacquered, faux marble top Painted fillet with

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Poplar

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Green Commode For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal green commode for your home. Each green commode for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. If you’re shopping for a green commode, we have 121 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect green commode — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A green commode is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Louis XV and Rococo styles are sought with frequency. Bevan Funnell Ltd., Ficks Reed and Harrods each produced at least one beautiful green commode that is worth considering.

How Much is a Green Commode?

A green commode can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,388, while the lowest priced sells for $489 and the highest can go for as much as $43,545.

Finding the Right Commodes-chests-of-drawers for You

Shopping for a commode or a chest of drawers?

Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote any case piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot. 

As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.

So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands. 

Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.

When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?

Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.

At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.

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